NSP Patroller and Instructor Resources

NSP has organized the resources into the categories listed below, with the resources listed on the right-hand side. Instead of providing direct links (which may not always work), the resources may be accessed reliably through the NSP Member Services area. Click this link to log into the Member Services page.   Click on the "Member Resources" link to go to your Member Profile page.   Although customized for each of us, here is a typical set of options available for a patroller who is also an OEC and Toboggan instructor:
Member Links	Member News, Check Your Orders, NSP Pro Page, My Bookshelf*, Member Forum, Who's Who
Education Tools	Instructor Activity Log, Register a  Course Step-by-step instructions on how to open (register) and close an NSP course.
Education Resources	AV Resources, ID Resources, MTR Resources, OEC Resources, Ski & Tob. Resources, Mentoring Guide
Instructor Resources (customized for each instructor)	OEC Instructor Resources,  Ski & Tob. Instructor Resources
Education Information	Course Calendar,  Your Education Information
*  My Bookshelf contains manuals, reference & resource materials (including NSP Policies and Procedures, and downloads**.) ** Downloads provide forms for awards, education, OEC, registration, operational forms, Board of Directors Minutes, and POB's (Patrol Officer Bulletins). The content of My Bookshelf will vary depending upon offices, instructorships, etc. which may be held by the member.

• Finally, a number of Patrols affiliated with the NSP have established well-respected courses related to ski patrolling, OEC, avalanche, winter safety, and SAR. These Patrols maintain independent Web sites containing supporting material for their programs. Some are listed below. (Copyright restrictions apply to course materials presented on these sites.)

As mentioned earlier, all patrollers are welcome to use these materials to improve their skills. Choose a link and come on in...

Additional NSP Avalanche, Backcountry Safety, Search and Rescue programs

NSP Backcountry avalanche safety principles (many additional resources listed, including Web sites, books, associations, and schools)

NSP Far West Division Avalanche Program

NSP Rocky Mountain Division Avalanche Program

Galena Backcountry Ski Patrol---Avalanche Safety Courses (site off-line, check back later...)

North Idaho's full-time avalanche school

Winter Safety in the Mountains Course - El Dorado Nordic Ski Patrol

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